Know your policy limits! (20260925)
Your co-hosts started the show talking about insurance, then moved on to fun stuff. In all, they covered:
The book FORTIFIED (about insurance)
New movies (and re-releases)
New seasons for TV shows
A discussion on Neil Young and other music re-releases
WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1...
Episode 023 - It's the end of the season as we know it (20260926)
In today's episode, your co-hosts wrapped up the Sparks season, including reviews of the last three games and the announcement of Coach Robert's leaving the team. Dennis, Essick, and Edwin also previewed the upcoming post-season with their takes on matchups and the next possible WNBA Champion te...
My friend, UEH, where have you been lately? (20260929)
Dennis and Dana covered a lot of ground in today's episode, including:
SAVE deadline approaching,
Early 2027-2028 FAFSA launch,
That pesky UEH being back in our life,
CDR upticks at 2100+ schools,
More schools (not in Cali, yet!) with Workforce Pell-eligible programs, and
The announcement...
News + Fun Stuff = Friday Show! (20261002)
Dennis and Dana covered a lot of ground in today's show, including:
The governor's signing of AB 1534 regarding Workforce Pell.
The governor's vetoing of a bill that would have allowed undocumented students to work at public colleges and universities.
The early launch of the 2027-2028 FAFSA.
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Episode 024 - Tis the Post-Season! (20261004)
In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis, Essick, and Edwin talked about:
Happenings around the WNBA including league awards, coaching changes, and a wrap-up for the 2026 Sparks season,
A review of first-round post-season play in the WNBA.
A preview of the semi-finals and our prognostica...
Episode 026 - More news than can reasonably fit! (20261006)
Dana and Dennis covered a lot of financial aid news, including
FY 2023 CDRs being released.
The new Default Support Center.
The extension of autopay rate cut for student loan borrowers moving off the SAVE plan.
Reminder to do your Active Confirmation via FSA Partner Connect.
And more!
WHAT...
No Gnus - is good gnus? Music and TV and movie picks and a GYLT segment (20261008)
Your co-hosts left out any financial aid news (other than a mention of a recent book review for a book about federal student loans) and focused on new music, new movies, and new TV show seasons. This, along with a GET YOUR LIFE TOGETHER (GYLT) segment on staying organized - online - using MS365....
More news than can fit in a regular show! (20261006)
Dana and Dennis covered a lot of financial aid news, including
FY 2023 CDRs being released.
The new Default Support Center.
The extension of autopay rate cut for student loan borrowers moving off the SAVE plan.
Reminder to do your Active Confirmation via FSA Partner Connect.
And more!
WHAT...
Episode 025 - Onto the WNBA Finals we go! (20261010)
In today's episode, your co-hosts Dennis and Essick talked about:
Happenings around the WNBA including league awards and post-season play!
A preview of the WNBA Finals!
PLEASE NOTE: Sparking Conversation will be taking the next week off as the Finals do not start until October 17th. We'll ...
A special episode - meet CCCSFAAA President Takeo! (20261013)
As Dennis is out of town this week, your co-hosts pre-recorded a special interview episode with your current CCCSFAAA President, Takeo Kubo.
WHAT'S BREWING, CCCSFAAA is a Studio 1051 production. Studio 1051 is a creative collaboration of Dennis Schroeder and Dana Yarbrough. Contact us at wbcc...
